Breakthrough Labor Agreement Between GM and UAW Makes American Small
Car Production Possible +VIDEO

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Z-Spec

DETROIT - October 25, 2011: With the economy teetering and gas prices still
high, sub-compacts or small cars, like the Ford Fiesta and the Honda Fit
are becoming increasingly popular. But historically, due to small profit
margins, these cars have had to be manufactured overseas. Now with a half
billion dollar plant renovation and a ground-breaking UAW labor agreement,
Chevrolet looks to breakthrough with the all-new, sub-compact Sonic.

The last small car built by Chevy in the U.S was 40 years ago, the
Chevette. Today, the Lake Orion Assembly plant, is ready to produce
thousands of Sonics and Buick Veranos.

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Chevrolet Small Cars Go Big at SEMA

Chevrolets small cars have a big presence at the 2011 SEMA Show, with tricked-out Sonics and Cruzes showing off
the personalization possibilities for a new generation of performance enthusiasts.

Most of the show cars wear conceptual Z-Spec styling enhancements, which are being evaluated for production.
Z-Spec is a line of performance, styling, and personalization accessories available at Chevy dealerships.

The Sonic went on sale this fall and the Cruze, while being in the U.S. market for only about a year, has
become Chevrolets best-selling car and the top-selling compact car in the United States calendar year to date.
Both cars offer available factory turbocharged powertrains  with the Sonic offering the only turbo engine in its class.

The heritage of Chevrolet cars like the Corvette and Camaro is being expressed in smaller packages for the next
generation, said Chris Perry, vice president, global marketing and strategy for Chevrolet. The Sonic and Cruze
concepts demonstrate that performance comes in all shapes, sizes and displacements at Chevrolet.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic with Z Spec
package

As the only factory turbocharged vehicle in its class and aggressive design, Sonic is ideal for customization
and performance  and thats exactly what the distinctive show cars demonstrate at SEMA. Heres a quick look:

Sonic Z-Spec #2  The next Sonic concept  in Flat White with
Torch Red accents  builds on concept Z-Spec accessories with a more aggressive ground effects package, unique
grille, rear spoiler and graphics package. It rides on Z-Spec concept 18-inch wheels and also includes a re-trimmed
interior with Z-Spec sport pedal kit, Z-Spec sport shift knob and a flat-bottom steering wheel. It also features
custom racing seats with the Z-Spec logo. The factory powertrain features the 1.4L turbo engine and six-speed manual
transmission. Performance upgrades include brakes with four-piston calipers, a high-flow exhaust system and suspension parts.

Sonic Dusk  The most subtle of the Sonic concepts is the Dusk. It features a Berlin Blue exterior, with a mild
concept ground effects package, unique grille treatment and 18-inch concept wheels in dark Galvano Silver. Even the lights
are tinted blue for a sophisticated statement. The Mojave leather interior has custom seat inserts, Z-Spec shift knob with
satin chrome trim, Z-Spec sport pedals and accessory interior trim kit. The Sonic Dusk also features a suede-trimmed,
flat-bottom steering wheel, custom audio system and brake and suspension upgrades.

Chevrolet is keeping a few super-secret Sonics under wraps until the SEMA show, each representing an even higher level
of performance and personalization.

Cool Cruzes

A pair of custom Cruze sedans demonstrates what is possible with conceptual accessories and a little creativity.

Cruze Z-Spec  Wearing concept Z-Spec ground effects, 18-inch custom wheels, an accessory spoiler and a high-flow
grille, the Cruze Z-Spec has the looks and feel of a taut touring car. The exterior appearance of this Cruze is enhanced with
a new stripe package that will be available soon, while on the inside are special seat inserts, a racing-style pedal kit,
accessory shift knob and interior trim, as well as a new steering wheel.

Cruze Dusk  Complementing the Sonic Dusk concept, the Cruze Dusk suggests a more subtle and sophisticated approach
to personalization, including a mild concept ground effects package, a unique grille treatment and dark-tinted wheels. The
interior has custom seat inserts, along with an accessory shift knob, sport pedals, interior trim kit, a suede-trimmed steering
wheel and a custom audio system.

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